Gateway Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 13280 Griffin Dr
       Fort Myers, FL  33913-7954


(239) 768-3737

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1154th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,152 Help


Students who attend Gateway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harns Marsh Middle School
    Lehigh Acres Middle School
    Oak Hammock Middle School
    Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:    Dunbar High School
    East Lee County High School
    Lehigh Senior High School
    Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  840

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.3%
White:
34.2%
African American:
15.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Compare Details Gateway Elementary School ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 26th among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gateway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), White (34.2%), African American (15.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 19th best among 60 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Gateway Elementary School employs 48.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Elementary School is $9,152. 42 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gateway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 48th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gateway Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.06 921st 1688 45.4%
2007 50.78 941st 1786 47.3%
2008 61.44 719th 1789 59.8%
2009 53.17 921st 1847 50.1%
2010 57.59 874th 1919 54.5%
2011 54.87 951st 1985 52.1%
2012 72.63 522nd 1984 73.7%
2013 77.39 403rd 2029 80.1%
2014 59.30 835th 2064 59.5%
2016 66.95 675th 2087 67.7%
2017 68.64 643rd 2112 69.6%
2018 58.86 838th 2118 60.4%
2019 61.59 803rd 2182 63.2%
2021 54.94 984th 2247 56.2%
2022 49.66 1078th 2219 51.4%
2023 47.31 1153rd 2240 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Gateway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 614 156 17 54 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1994 619 167 12 60 4 n/a n/a 0 862
1995 587 166 18 78 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 587 166 18 78 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 600 177 18 92 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1998 601 175 16 97 4 n/a n/a 0 893
1999 660 165 18 106 5 n/a n/a 0 954
2000 644 155 18 127 6 n/a n/a 0 950
2001 631 127 16 125 7 n/a n/a 0 906
2002 630 165 13 200 4 n/a n/a 0 1012
2003 630 165 13 200 4 n/a n/a 0 1012
2004 509 227 20 244 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2005 477 209 15 281 1 n/a n/a 0 983
2006 469 177 17 266 1 n/a n/a 0 930
2007 405 155 14 262 2 n/a n/a 44 882
2008 376 135 16 208 5 n/a n/a 46 786
2009 362 142 16 184 3 n/a n/a 43 750
2010 331 131 12 176 2 n/a n/a 31 683
2011 330 116 13 205 0 0 14 0 678
2012 302 125 15 207 0 0 23 0 672
2013 306 128 9 213 2 0 24 0 682
2014 299 128 11 241 1 0 26 0 706
2015 298 117 11 275 1 1 31 0 734
2016 287 120 8 268 1 1 29 0 714
2017 287 129 8 277 1 0 26 0 728
2018 286 118 14 288 1 0 28 0 735
2019 288 116 12 280 0 0 29 0 725
2020 284 122 17 323 0 1 29 0 776
2021 283 121 17 307 1 1 27 0 757
2022 302 118 20 329 0 1 33 0 803
2023 287 132 21 364 0 1 35 0 840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 843 43.0 19.6 28.5
1994 862 41.0 21.0 25.2
1995 851 44.0 19.3 25.3
1996 851 44.0 19.3 25.3
1997 887 45.0 19.7 24
1998 893 45.0 19.8 23.1
1999 954 48.0 19.9 32
2000 950 48.0 19.8 31.6
2001 906 47.0 19.3 31.6
2002 1012 48.0 21.1 36.6
2003 1012 48.0 21.1 36.6
2004 1000 54.0 18.5 52.8
2005 983 56.0 17.6 55.5
2006 930 60.0 15.5 49.1
2007 882 54.0 16.3 49.3
2008 786 50.0 15.7 51.5
2009 750 46.6 16.3 53.5
2010 683 43.0 15.8 59.2
2011 678 44.6 15.2 57.7
2012 672 44.4 15.1 60.3
2013 682 49.0 13.9 59.1
2014 706 48.0 14.7 57.9
2015 734 49.0 14.9 59.1
2016 714 48.0 14.8 47.9
2017 728 48.0 15.1 48.1
2018 735 49.0 15.0 51.6
2019 725 47.0 15.4 44
2020 776 47.0 16.5 46.4
2021 757 44.6 16.9 47.8
2022 803 49.0 16.3 46.8
2023 840 48.6 17.2 47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 843 43.0 19.6 28.5
1994 862 41.0 21.0 25.2
1995 851 44.0 19.3 25.3
1996 851 44.0 19.3 25.3
1997 887 45.0 19.7 24
1998 893 45.0 19.8 23.1
1999 954 48.0 19.9 32
2000 950 48.0 19.8 31.6
2001 906 47.0 19.3 31.6
2002 1012 48.0 21.1 36.6
2003 1012 48.0 21.1 36.6
2004 1000 54.0 18.5 52.8
2005 983 56.0 17.6 55.5
2006 930 60.0 15.5 49.1
2007 882 54.0 16.3 49.3
2008 786 50.0 15.7 51.5
2009 750 46.6 16.3 53.5
2010 683 43.0 15.8 59.2
2011 678 44.6 15.2 57.7
2012 672 44.4 15.1 60.3
2013 682 49.0 13.9 59.1
2014 706 48.0 14.7 57.9
2015 734 49.0 14.9 59.1
2016 714 48.0 14.8 47.9
2017 728 48.0 15.1 48.1
2018 735 49.0 15.0 51.6
2019 725 47.0 15.4 44
2020 776 47.0 16.5 46.4
2021 757 44.6 16.9 47.8
2022 803 49.0 16.3 46.8
2023 840 48.6 17.2 47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $301 (3.7%) $7,739 (96.3%) $8,040
2019 $463 (5.5%) $7,994 (94.5%) $8,457
2020 $412 (5.1%) $7,627 (94.9%) $8,039
2021 $604 (7.1%) $7,938 (92.9%) $8,542
2022 $1,293 (14.1%) $7,859 (85.9%) $9,152

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 803rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1153rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)6160
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5848
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)6767
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)5452
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5552
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)7061
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)5948
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)7243
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Elementary School)5444
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725840
 15.9%
African American116132
 13.8%
American Indian00
Asian1221
 75%
Hispanic280364
 30%
Pacific Islander01
White288287
 0.3%
Two or More Races2935
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%47.7%
 3.7%


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Students at Gateway Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 34% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended Gateway Elementary School.

Gateway Elementary School ranks 1154th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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